The Hills Country Club
About The Hills Country Club
The Hills Country Club is a 18-hole golf course located in Austin, Texas (78738). The course was designed by Jack Nicklaus and established in 1981. From the Black tees, the course plays to 7,255 yards with a par of 72. The Black tees carry a slope rating of 155 and a course rating of 82.9.
Walking is permitted.
With a maximum slope rating of 155, The Hills Country Club is one of the more challenging courses in Texas, playing harder than 100% of courses in the state. Golfers should bring their best game and consider playing from a forward tee set for a more enjoyable round.
The course offers 14 tee sets ranging from 4,180 to 7,255 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Choosing the right tees for your handicap is the single biggest factor in how much you enjoy your round.
Texas offers year-round golf. Winter months (November through March) are peak season with comfortable temperatures and strong demand. Summer rounds often benefit from lower rates and faster pace.
Par
72
Length
7,255
Slope
155
Rating
82.9
Course Difficulty Analysis
155
This Course
135
TX Average
113
US Average
Based on 442 rated courses in Texas
Scorecard
| Hole | Slp | CR | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Black | 155 | 82.9 | 563 | 198 | 469 | 434 | 441 | 464 | 209 | 436 | 540 | 3754 | 495 | 546 | 192 | 362 | 192 | 374 | 404 | 507 | 429 | 3501 | 7,255 |
Black | 145 | 75.9 | 563 | 198 | 469 | 434 | 441 | 464 | 209 | 436 | 540 | 3754 | 495 | 546 | 192 | 362 | 192 | 374 | 404 | 507 | 429 | 3501 | 7,255 |
Gold | 151 | 80.1 | 498 | 184 | 441 | 415 | 407 | 420 | 185 | 412 | 518 | 3480 | 429 | 502 | 173 | 316 | 183 | 374 | 384 | 484 | 414 | 3259 | 6,739 |
Gold | 140 | 73.5 | 498 | 184 | 441 | 415 | 407 | 420 | 185 | 412 | 518 | 3480 | 429 | 502 | 173 | 316 | 183 | 374 | 384 | 484 | 414 | 3259 | 6,739 |
Blue | 147 | 77.9 | 474 | 169 | 432 | 385 | 396 | 372 | 163 | 386 | 498 | 3275 | 412 | 483 | 150 | 309 | 165 | 307 | 373 | 478 | 383 | 3060 | 6,335 |
Blue | 137 | 71.6 | 474 | 169 | 432 | 385 | 396 | 372 | 163 | 386 | 498 | 3275 | 412 | 483 | 150 | 309 | 165 | 307 | 373 | 478 | 383 | 3060 | 6,335 |
Combo | 146 | 76.0 | 474 | 137 | 386 | 385 | 396 | 313 | 140 | 365 | 498 | 3094 | 340 | 483 | 150 | 309 | 165 | 307 | 373 | 456 | 339 | 2922 | 6,016 |
Combo | 135 | 69.8 | 474 | 137 | 386 | 385 | 396 | 313 | 140 | 365 | 498 | 3094 | 340 | 483 | 150 | 309 | 165 | 307 | 373 | 456 | 339 | 2922 | 6,016 |
Copper | 143 | 74.3 | 421 | 137 | 386 | 354 | 368 | 313 | 140 | 365 | 464 | 2948 | 340 | 464 | 133 | 294 | 141 | 244 | 355 | 456 | 339 | 2766 | 5,714 |
Copper | 132 | 68.7 | 421 | 137 | 386 | 354 | 368 | 313 | 140 | 365 | 464 | 2948 | 340 | 464 | 133 | 294 | 141 | 244 | 355 | 456 | 339 | 2766 | 5,714 |
Silver | 134 | 71.4 | 410 | 118 | 357 | 326 | 335 | 291 | 98 | 280 | 434 | 2649 | 302 | 422 | 113 | 266 | 122 | 244 | 348 | 404 | 294 | 2515 | 5,164 |
Silver | 128 | 66.1 | 410 | 118 | 357 | 326 | 335 | 291 | 98 | 280 | 434 | 2649 | 302 | 422 | 113 | 266 | 122 | 244 | 348 | 404 | 294 | 2515 | 5,164 |
Forward | 123 | 65.9 | 305 | 78 | 269 | 225 | 229 | 242 | 86 | 241 | 340 | 2015 | 284 | 361 | 54 | 200 | 122 | 240 | 319 | 336 | 249 | 2165 | 4,180 |
Forward | 119 | 62.7 | 305 | 78 | 269 | 225 | 229 | 242 | 86 | 241 | 340 | 2015 | 284 | 361 | 54 | 200 | 122 | 240 | 319 | 336 | 249 | 2165 | 4,180 |
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 | ||
| HCP | 7 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 6 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
The Hills Country Club offers 14 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Black | 7,255 | 155 | 82.9 | 0-5 |
Black | 7,255 | 145 | 75.9 | 0-5 |
Gold | 6,739 | 151 | 80.1 | 0-5 |
Gold | 6,739 | 140 | 73.5 | 0-5 |
Blue | 6,335 | 147 | 77.9 | 5-15 |
Blue | 6,335 | 137 | 71.6 | 5-15 |
Combo | 6,016 | 146 | 76.0 | 12-22 |
Combo | 6,016 | 135 | 69.8 | 12-22 |
Copper | 5,714 | 143 | 74.3 | 12-22 |
Copper | 5,714 | 132 | 68.7 | 12-22 |
Silver | 5,164 | 134 | 71.4 | 20-30 |
Silver | 5,164 | 128 | 66.1 | 20-30 |
Forward | 4,180 | 123 | 65.9 | 25+ |
Forward | 4,180 | 119 | 62.7 | 25+ |
Amenities at The Hills Country Club
The Hills Country Club features a pro shop.
How to Book a Tee Time
Set a tee time alert on Stymie for The Hills Country Club. Choose your dates, time window, and group size. Stymie monitors tee sheets every 5 minutes and sends instant notifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Hills Country Club a public or private golf course?expand_more
The Hills Country Club is a public golf course located in Austin, TX. The course is open to the public for daily fee play.
How many holes does The Hills Country Club have?expand_more
The Hills Country Club is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 1981. The course was designed by Jack Nicklaus.
What is the yardage at The Hills Country Club?expand_more
From the Black tees, The Hills Country Club plays to 7,255 yards (par 72). The course offers 14 tee sets ranging from 4,180 to 7,255 yards.
What is the slope rating at The Hills Country Club?expand_more
The Black tees at The Hills Country Club have a slope rating of 155 and a course rating of 82.9. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk The Hills Country Club?expand_more
Yes, walking is allowed at The Hills Country Club. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at The Hills Country Club?expand_more
You can set a tee time alert on Stymie to get notified when availability opens at The Hills Country Club. Stymie monitors tee sheets and alerts you the moment your preferred time slot becomes available.
What amenities does The Hills Country Club offer?expand_more
The Hills Country Club offers a pro shop.
Where is The Hills Country Club located?expand_more
The Hills Country Club is located at 26 Club Estates Parkway in Austin, TX 78738. You can reach them at 512-261-7272.
What is the difficulty level at The Hills Country Club?expand_more
The Hills Country Club is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 155. It plays harder than 100% of golf courses in Texas. The average slope rating in Texas is 135. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at The Hills Country Club?expand_more
The Hills Country Club offers 14 tee sets. Black tees (7,255 yards, slope 155) are recommended for scratch and low-handicap golfers. Forward tees (4,180 yards, slope 119) are recommended for beginners and casual golfers. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at The Hills Country Club?expand_more
Beginners at The Hills Country Club should play the Forward tees, which play 4,180 yards with a slope of 119. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What would a 15-handicap shoot at The Hills Country Club?expand_more
A 15-handicap golfer playing the Combo tees (slope 135, rating 69.8) at The Hills Country Club would have a course handicap of 16 and an expected score of approximately 88. This is calculated using the USGA World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Sign in on Stymie with your handicap to see a personalized prediction for every tee.
How long does a round take at The Hills Country Club?expand_more
A typical round at The Hills Country Club takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Weekday rounds tend to be faster than weekend morning tee times.